Prodosh E. Simlai

Prodosh E. Simlai is a Professor and Department Chair of Economics and Finance at the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration, University of North Dakota. He holds a PhD and MS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been a tenure-track faculty member since 2007, achieving full professorship in 2017. His academic leadership includes serving as Director of Research and active participation in university-wide curriculum and assessment committees.

His research focuses on Financial Markets, Investments, Real Estate, and Econometrics, with a strong emphasis on risk modeling, asset pricing, and the application of machine learning to financial and housing data. He has published extensively in top-tier finance and economics journals, exploring themes such as ESG risk, REIT returns, accrual mispricing, and spatial modeling in real estate.

His recent publications (2021–2025) highlight a clear trend toward integrating advanced quantitative methods—particularly machine learning and time-series econometrics—into traditional finance problems. His work spans real estate valuation, investor behavior, risk characterization, and the impact of macroeconomic and energy factors on financial markets.

Scientific awards and recognition include:

• North Dakota Spirit Award (AY 2009–2012, multiple years)
• Junior Faculty Research Award, CoBPA (AY 2009–2010)
• Faculty Research Award, CoBPA (AY 2008–2009)

Dr. Simlai has served as a manuscript reviewer for numerous prestigious journals such as International Review of Financial Analysis, Journal of Asset Management, and Journal of International Money and Finance. He is actively involved in professional finance associations and contributes to public finance as a member of the North Dakota State Investment Board and State Investment Committee. He also directs research initiatives and mentors students through research courses and advising.

He is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

• American Finance Association (2008–Present)
• Midwest Finance Association (2008–Present)
• Southwestern Finance Association (2010–Present)
• Southern Finance Association (2012–Present)
• Eastern Finance Association (2013–Present)